Brilliant Supply Teacher

What does it really take to become a brilliant teacher? As a supply teacher you will be faced with the unfamiliar. You may find yourself in a school that you have never been to before. The students may be strangers to you ...and you to them, of course; subjects that you teach will not necessarily be your own specialisms; you may not have built up working relationships with the other staff. Faced with these challenges, prepare yourself for any eventuality with the help of Brilliant Supply Teacher. Through hints, tips and anecdotal advice Laurence French provides a practical guide to the day-to-day aspects of supply teaching to help make this important school role more enjoyable and fulfilling. "Brilliant Supply Teacheroffers an invaluable guide for teacherswho are new to supply work, as well as to those with more experiencewanting some extra guidance on how to be most effective in this role." - Robert Jennings, Supply Teacher1 What are supply teachers and who becomes one? 2 Finding work and getting started 3 The life of a supply teacher 4 It's just a phase I'm going through 5 Lesson planning 6 Make friends with the internet 7 Survival in the classroom 8 'Would you mind leaving the staffroom ...?' 9 The future of supply teaching